
Consulting brands on strategy, product development, sourcing, and supply chain.
Kate Fisher is a leading consultant in the fashion and lifestyle industry, with expertise in sustainability and responsible sourcing, helping both emerging and established brands succeed—from vision to launch.
“Kate Fisher was making eco-conscious clothes in the ’90s.
‘I do this because I believe in it. Not because it’s a trend,’ she says.”
— Esha Cchabra Forbes
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Brand Strategy
Strategic business and brand positioning for both high end and value driven customers and everyone in between. Matching product quality with brand aesthetic adding value and quality to brand identity and market position.
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Sourcing + Supply Chain
Connecting brands with reliable sustainable supply chains and managing supply chain relationships. With deep respect for all the makers, Kate is adept at building meaningful supplier partnerships while creating products with the highest quality and certifications.
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Product Development
Product conception, design oversight, and market launch to bring new product to market that includes all stages of design, development and production.
“Kate Fisher spent three decades building strong relationships with fair trade factories and heritage artisans,”
— Simone Preuss Fashion United
It all starts with relationships.
From farmers to factories, I believe meaningful business is built on trust, mutual respect, and shared values. With over 20 years of experience in ethical and sustainable sourcing, I help brands grow with purpose—balancing impact and scale through thoughtful partnerships.
Areas of Expertise:
Product Launch + Go To Market Strategy
Strategic Sourcing
Sustainable Product transformation
Creative Brand Positioning
Product Strategy, Design, & Development
Certifications and Claims
Impactful Artisan Partnerships
Production Planning & Oversight
Distribution & Sales Strategy
Business Development

In the Press
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“From selling dresses made from upcycled saris in the parking lot at Grateful Dead concerts to selling organic cotton T-shirts in the aisles of 400 Whole Foods stores, Kate Fisher is a pioneer in the sustainable clothing space with nearly 30 years’ experience,” Boothe Moore WWD
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“Kate Fisher was making eco-conscious clothes in the ’90s. ‘I do this because I believe in it. Not because it’s a trend,’ she says, ”Esha Cchabra Forbes
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Kate Fisher spent three decades building strong relationships with fair trade factories and heritage artisans,” Simone Preuss Fashion United
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“Fisher remains committed to maintaining an ethical, sustainable approach to production. Focused on continuing the responsible manufacturing she has prioritized during her career, Fisher knows her factories and has visited them often to see them firsthand, ”Dorothy Crouch